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Kidtopia Learning Center Corporation

1233 W Linden St, Allentown, PA 18102 · Lehigh County
Keystone STAR 4

Kidtopia Learning Center Corporation is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA, with capacity for 178 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 28 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 28). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #37 of 82 centers in Allentown and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 57% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#37 of 82 centers in Allentown
5 Core-safety citations
23 Other citations
8 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
28 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 16, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citation May 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 8
Building & playground safety 6
Health & medication 5
Training & qualifications 2
Supervision 2
Staff ratios 2
Sleep safety 1
Food & feeding 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Cert Rep observed dangling phone cords in the gym.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2026): “Phone's cords was covered with a protective cover”
Citation Jun 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
Child #1 is missing the operator's signature and date on the fee agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2026): “On 6/16/26 the agreement was signed and dated by operator and parent”
Citation Jun 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
Child #1 is missing the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2026): “The agreement was dated by the operator”
Citation May 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Facility fire alarms were not tested in over 30 days from 1/2/25 to 2/26/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “Moving forward staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter will ensure the requirements under subsection met.”
Citation May 27, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
Child # 4 & # 5 did not have their health assessments in over 60 days from their time of enrollment. Child # 4 has a health assessment dated 4/4/25 and child # 5 has a health assessment dated 3/4/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “Health assessments will be required before 60 days expire and will be kept on file.”
Citation May 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Review policies and procedures 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(a)
Facility does not have an emergency agreement or fee agreement on file for child # 3 at the time of their enrollment on 11/11/24. The only emergency contact form and fee agreement on file is from 3/11/25, four months after child # 3 started attending the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “The operator will review the emergency agreement with the parent priority to the start date.”
Citation May 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Child # 2 has not had their emergency contact form or fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 8/5/24 to 3/18/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “Emergency contact form or fee agreement will be updated every 6 months”
Citation May 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
The emergency contact form in the emergency binders used by staff to evacuate the school aged children do not have updated emergency contact forms. The emergency contact form for child # 1 in the binder was updated in over 6 months in September 2024 for child # 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “Moving forward emergency contact form will be updated in all facility's records.”
Core safety May 28, 2024 Inspection Sleep safety
Prohibit items in crib 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(j)
There was a toy mobile attached to the crib side railings of a crib labeled for use of an infant.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Facility staff removed toy mobile at time of inspection from crib”
Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There is twisted manila rope and Christmas string lights in a storage container drawer accessible to the children in the preschool room 309 classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Manila rope and lights were moved to storage closet away and not accessible to children at time of inspection.”
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Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
There was a penny (less than 1 inch in diameter) in the toddler room sink that was accessible and used by the older toddlers to wash their hands.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Facility staff removed penny from sink at time of inspection and disposed of it to keep away from children.”
Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
There is an unlabeled bottle in the preschool classroom #310 refrigerator used by a preschool child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Facility staff removed bottle and labeled it with the belonging's child name”
Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Facility staff # 1 has not completed the required 1-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Staff #1 is no longer employed at facility, letter of termination was added to file effective 5/28/2024”
Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Facility staff # 2 did not complete their Mandated reporter training in over 60 months from 1/30/19 to 2/1/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Mandated Reporter clearance was renewed 2/1/24, new clearance is in staffs file.”
Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
The emergency contact form for child # 1 has not been updated in over 6 months in the classroom emergency binder. The last update in the emergency binder for child #1 was on 5/8/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “Parent reviewed and initialed to confirm that no changes have been made, emergency contact form was replaced in all emergency binders.”
Core safety Oct 6, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
During the inspection, staff person #1, an aide, was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the school age room with 24 school age children. Staff person #2, an aide, was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the older toddler room with 6 older toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2023): “Staff person #1 and staff person #2 have since submitted childcare employment verification forms and have 2,500 hours of child care experience and now can be left alone with children.”
Core safety Oct 6, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.52
During the inspection, staff person #1 was the only staff person in the school age room with 24 school age children. This ratio requires there to be 2 staff members. In the infant room, staff person #4 was the only staff person with 5 infants. This ratio requires there to be 2 staff members.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2023): “All facility staff will receive a minimum of three hours of training, including technical assistance, regarding Ratios and Supervision of children. This training will be completed as a live training or in-person. The legal entity will send DHS the training for approval.”
Core safety Oct 6, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Toddler and preschool children 55 Pa. Code §3270.55(a)
During the inspection, at 6:45am, staff person #3 had 14 preschool children napping. 5 school age children then joined the classroom where the children were napping and began sitting at a table, therefore the preschool napping ratio is no longer in effect.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2023): “School age children will not be in the preschool classroom during rest times. They will be moved to a school age classroom.”
Core safety Oct 6, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
During the inspection, staff person #3 would continuously leave the preschool classroom unsupervised where 14 preschool children were napping to answer the front door during parent drop off. This occurred many times during the 6:45-8:30 inspection timeframe.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2023): “An additional staff person will be the person to answer the front door so that no classroom is left unsupervised.”
Citation Jul 19, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
During the inspection, staff person #1's health assessment stated "yes" to communicable diseases but did not include further explanation as required on the health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2023): “The doctor made an error. Staff person #1 took the health assessment back to the doctor and they made the correction.”
Citation May 23, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the initial inspection, staff person #10, staff person #13 and staff person #16 did not receive emergency plan training within 90 days of date of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #6, staff person #7, staff person #12, staff person #15 and staff person #18 had emergency plan training on 5/10/23. The previous date of emergency plan training was on 3/9/22 reflecting more than an annual training timeframe.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “All new staff will receive emergency plan training.”
Citation May 23, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection, in Room 308, the two-year-old room, the white cubby shelf which was located directly above the children's heads was pulling away from the wall where it was mounted. This poses a hazard to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “The white cubby was repaired immediately after the inspector brought it to our attention.”
Citation May 23, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
During the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have a current annual influenza vaccination on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “At the renewal, child #1 was inactive.”
Citation May 23, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection, child #4's health report did not have a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “Parent brought an acceptable health report with a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Citation May 23, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
2 hour diaper check 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(e)
During the renewal inspection, staff person #1 admitted that she changed child #11's diaper at 5:40am. There was no indication or documentation showing that the child's diaper was checked between 5:40am and 9:25am when the certification representative was inspecting the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “A diaper log was brought into infant's classroom for each child. This log will be provided to any classroom who has children in diapers.”
Citation May 23, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
During the renewal inspection, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was completed on 4/7/23 and not every 30 days as required by standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “Smoke detection system was tested.”
Citation May 23, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection, staff #1, the Director, admitted that the facility does not use an approved assessment form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “Approved assessment forms were printed from the DHS website. These forms were filled out for each child. A copy was given to the parent.”
Citation May 23, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection, the 2 year old class was in the gross motor play space. There was no emergency contact forms for any of the children that were in this child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “All emergency contact forms were placed in the gym's emergency bag.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $50.00 $44.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $50.00 $44.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $50.00 $40.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $46.00 $40.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $40.00 $36.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $35.00 $35.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $35.00 $35.00

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 178 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 19, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since May 7, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Kidtopia Learning Center Corporation
Hours Monday–Friday 5:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (484) 274-6146
State certificate # CER-00257779
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Common questions

Has Kidtopia Learning Center Corporation had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on May 28, 2024 (sleep safety): “There was a toy mobile attached to the crib side railings of a crib labeled for use of an infant.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kidtopia Learning Center Corporation?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kidtopia Learning Center Corporation since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Kidtopia Learning Center Corporation’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective May 7, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Kidtopia Learning Center Corporation compare with other daycares in Allentown?

It is #37 of 82 centers in Allentown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kidtopia Learning Center Corporation last inspected?

Jun 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kidtopia Learning Center Corporation cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for newborn, $50.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $46.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kidtopia Learning Center Corporation?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kidtopia Learning Center Corporation.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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